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WAU: UNMISS Human Rights Division team of experts Q&A
Local authorities in Wau receive UN support to uphold human rights A team of human rights experts from the UN Peacekeeping Mission, UNMISS, has visited Wau to discuss how the mission can support the local authorities in…
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The UN Secretary-General's message on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
NEW YORK - Every woman and every girl has the right to a life free of violence. Yet this rupture of human rights occurs in a variety of ways in every community, particularly affecting those who are most marginalized and…
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The United Nations launches the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign in Lebanon
Saturday 25 November 2017 marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign. On this occasion, the Gender Working Group , under the umbrella of the United Nations System in Lebanon, joins…
The Netherlands commits USD 1.65 million to UN project supporting elections in Libya
Tunis – His excellency, the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Libya, Mr. Eric Strating, and Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary General and Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme…
Libyan authorities, with support of the UN Migration Agency (IOM), launch Migration Working Group
Tripoli – On 21 November, as part of the Coordination Framework for International Technical Cooperation with the State of Libya, the Libyan authorities, with the support of the UN Migration Agency (IOM) launched the Migration…
Statement on Recent Media Reports of Slavery in Libya
The United Nations in Libya, dismayed and sickened by the recent video footage of African migrants being sold as “goods” in the country, is actively pursuing the matter with the Libyan authorities to set up transparent…
Alain Noudehou, DSRSG, , Resident Coordinator, Humanitarian Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in South Sudan; Press Conference-Opening Remarks
Good morning. Thank you for joining this press briefing today. My first formal encounter with you since arriving in Juba two months ago. I wish to give an update on three points: the humanitarian outlook, protection of…
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Statement by the Secretary-General on reported news of slavery in Libya
I am horrified at news reports and video footage showing African migrants in Libya reportedly being sold as slaves. I abhor these appalling acts and call upon all competent authorities to investigate these activities without…
UN Secretary-General; Remarks on World Children’s Day
Thank you, Tony. [Lake, UNICEF Executive Director]. As Secretary-General, it’s my job to meet with some of the most powerful and important people in the world. Presidents and prime ministers… scientists… military leaders…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.181
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.181